ZIP Code Report · 2026-10-13
ZIP 17557 Foreclosure & Distressed-Property Data
63 property-related court filings tracked in ZIP 17557, Pennsylvania. Sourced directly from Lancaster County court dockets. Foreclosure, probate, divorce, and partition cases — the early-stage filings that precede MLS listings by months or years.
- 4.3% absentee owners — share of 17557 filings where owner mailing address differs from property.
- 44.4% Lien / Judgment — dominant filing category in ZIP 17557.
Filing type breakdown
| Lead type | Filings | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Lien / Judgment | 28 | 44.4% |
| Tax Sale | 14 | 22.2% |
| Probate / Estate | 5 | 7.9% |
| Civil: Tort | 4 | 6.3% |
| Contract Sale | 4 | 6.3% |
| Divorce | 3 | 4.8% |
| Clerk Of Courts 2019 To Oct 31 2022 | 2 | 3.2% |
| Tort - Motor Vehicle | 1 | 1.6% |
Filing trend by quarter
| Quarter | Filings |
|---|---|
| 2022-Q3 | 2 |
| 2023-Q4 | 1 |
| 2024-Q3 | 3 |
| 2025-Q3 | 1 |
| 2025-Q4 | 1 |
| 2026-Q1 | 2 |
| 2026-Q2 | 2 |
| 2026-Q3 | 39 |
Case outcomes in ZIP 17557
14.3% of tracked cases (9 of 63) have reached a resolution.
| Outcome | Cases |
|---|---|
| Settled / consent order | 8 |
| Judgment entered | 1 |
Related areas
ZIP 17557 falls within Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Full county-level analysis: Lancaster County Intelligence Report · Lancaster County subscription page.
Nearby ZIPs in Pennsylvania: 17554 · 17552 · 17551 · 17566 · 17547.
Frequently asked questions
How many foreclosure and court filings are tracked in ZIP code 17557?+
Keystone Court Data tracks 63 property-related court filings in ZIP code 17557, Pennsylvania. These are sourced directly from Lancaster County court dockets and include: Lien / Judgment (28), Tax Sale (14), Probate / Estate (5). Data is updated as new filings appear on the docket.
What types of court cases are most common in ZIP 17557?+
In ZIP 17557, the filing breakdown is: Lien / Judgment (28, 44.4%); Tax Sale (14, 22.2%); Probate / Estate (5, 7.9%); Civil: Tort (4, 6.3%); Contract Sale (4, 6.3%). Each filing is pulled from the public court docket on the day it is recorded.
What share of court-filed properties in ZIP 17557 have absentee owners?+
4.3% of court-filed properties in ZIP 17557 have an owner whose mailing address differs from the property address. Absentee or out-of-state owners may face additional pressure to sell when a court filing is filed against the property.
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